Product Gym

Out of all the programs that I’ve taken before, this is by far the best. Rich, Cody, and the team really care about all their students and do their best to help you get the job. Can it be rough sometimes? Yes. Is it easy? No. But if you’re willing to put in the work and follow their process, you will get the job. What I like the most about this program is that they literally walk you through every part of the process and are there to help you and answer any questions. There is no extra fee for coaching or anything stupid like that. Once you sign up for the program, they will do their part in helping you. Also, when I was first considering this program and comparing it to others like General Assembly, I liked that this one actually helps you get the job which is why I signed up. But it’s important to remember that it’s not just job search help, they also teach you all the fundamentals of product management that you need to know to do the job well once you’re hired.

This is a long due review that I personally felt the need to write. I met Rich at one of his events where he introduced the pm career. Shortly after the event we had our consultation call and I was convinced that Rich is the kind of person I needed to make the biggest jump in my career.

Here’s a little bit about me – me before Product Gym. I worked for a big bank as an Equity Analyst with a degree in finance and absolutely had no knowledge of anything technical or managerial. I wanted to get into the tech scene and have a job that would grow me and give me the opportunity to make my voice heard. I knew what I wanted but I didn’t know where to start and here’s where Rich and the PG community stepped in.

After sharing these concerns, Rich told me to attend a full day of class for free (!) and observe the level of knowledge I gained in a day. He was right; 6 hours of class and I was basically halfway through a traditional MBA curriculum. I attended Allison Whaley’s “Product Marketing vs. Product” class and was so inspired to see that I could become a kick-ass woman like her one day if I put in the hard work and showed dedication. After the course, I enrolled in the program. Along with the great content, I also learned how to apply, how to get more interviews and how to DOMINATE those interviews. The first few weeks were tough but after that initial period, you gain incredible momentum. The PG community, which consists of PG members who have either graduated the program and now are in PM roles or people who are in the process of interviewing and job hunting, keep you motivated 24/7. Nobody leaves this program without a pm job and this community empowers you to reach your goals. I gained very valuable knowledge about interviewing, company specifics as well as very specialized technical information as there was always someone to answer my questions. Trust me, Product Gym is an MBA and a Master’s Degree on steroids!

Two months after this marathon, I finally landed a pm job at a fast-growing company and said goodbye forever to my corporate job. I am extremely thankful that I now work at a role where the work I do has an impact and my opinions are valued. The PG community has been giving me the strength to put myself out there and to fight for the career that I dreamt of. So do yourself a favor and instead of incurring debt in pursuit of a nonsense MBA or a Master’s Degree, join the Product Gym community today. You’ll NOT REGRET IT!

I now manage a team of ten (I initially was managing three engineers) and just negotiated a raise and a new title. None of this would have been possible if I got stuck in my old career and didn’t meet with Rich.

I just want to start off by saying THANK YOU to Rich, Cody, and everybody else at Product Gym!! I went from an RN who sadly wasn’t making as much as I would’ve like to landing Product Manager offers of almost TWICE my old salary. A friend of mine got a recent job as a PM after attending Product Gym, and I asked her how the bootcamp was. She actually recommended the bootcamp to me, because she thought I would like Product Management. So, I went to go look at what Product Management was, and it sounded interesting. So I figured changing my career, and I enrolled in Product Gym. Rich was a bit harsh, but I could tell the things he said were definitely truthful and he KNEW what he was talking about. Not THINK, but KNEW what he was saying. Cody was amazingly helpful, and helped me land interviews, and work on my resume. I didn’t even know my resume needed so much improvements until they told me about all of my flaws, and the stuff that I could and should add. Anyways, I couldn’t have landed my current PM job if it weren’t for the great coaches Rich and Cody, and everyone else at Product Gym!! 

I was hesitant to spend my money on a bootcamp where I wasn't even sure if I was going to get a return. But I've been applying non-stop and haven't heard back from anywhere at all. And the places that did an interview with did not last past the third round interview. So I decided to take the risk and signed up for Product Gym. Right on the first day, they fixed my resume cover letter and linkedin for me. They gave me the support and knowledge I needed to continue applying to more positions and eventually pass the interviews. All I can say is that there is no need to be hesitant with this bootcamp. The only thing you need to do is listen to their instructions and advice and you will land that job.

If you’re considering being a Product Manager, I suggest you sign up for this class. It was super helpful, insightful, and the smartest decision I made. I was so worried when first trying to transition into Product Management because I wasn’t getting interviews at all, but that all changed when I went to Product Gym. Rich and Cody kept it real with me and told me they can help me every step of the way only if I worked hard. I did and it really paid off! They helped me every step of the way of the process from preparing my resume and cover letter to negotiating offers. After taking the classes and applying to several hundred PM roles, I ended up with 3 offers! If you’re seriously considering transitioning into Product Management, don’t even think about it, just do it!

One thing you should know is that your background doesn’t matter. Product Gym teaches you how to sell yourself and your background in a way that showcases that you have the skills to be a Product Manager. If you’re skeptical about joining, they actually set you up with other alumni that you can talk to about the program.

The Product Gym team knows what they’re talking about. Rich comes from a tech recruiting background, so he knows exactly what companies are looking for, and the lecturers are current Product Managers in different companies who can talk about the field how it is today. Their advice is always up to date and relevant. 

In the future cohorts, I hope that they improve the experience for students watching the classes online since the audio quality isn’t the greatest sometimes. However, it’s worth mentioning that Cody and the rest of the PG team troubleshoots it right away!

When I first started with Product Gym, I thought that it would be structured like any other curriculum. I was attending every class session that Product Gym provided, but realized that learning about Product Management is simply not enough, since I was barely applying and interviewing.

I started attending the weekly coaching sessions that Rich hosts, and learned that my fellow peers were applying to 30+ A DAY and were landing 10+ interviews A WEEK! Rich kept it real with me, and told me that I’m not showing that I really wanted the PM position, and he was right, I was way too passive in this program.

Afterwards, I started applying to 40+ positions a day, and begun to get some call backs for interviews. Within a month, I had converted half of my interviews to on-sites and got 3 offers!

Thank you to Rich for his no BS mentality and the rest of the team for their continued support!

I decided to join Product Gym after attending one of their events. The amount of resources and coaching you receive from the team is honestly incredible, though at first a little intimidating. You can’t find what they teach you online like some other PM courses. Getting to personally speak to Rich and Cody, the founders of Product Gym, was another bonus. I was never left hanging with my questions unanswered. This isn’t an easy course where you can slack off and still expect to get a job at the end of it. They don’t hand out jobs. You have to really dedicate time to it and the results you get will represent your efforts. 

Prior to enrolling with Product Gym, I was working as an Associate at a well-known investment company for 5 years. I decided it was time for a career change since the work I was doing wasn’t giving me any more satisfaction. Soon after,  I came across an article about Product Management, and started to do more research on the field. The Product Manager role started to peak my interest and I decided to look into Product Management bootcamps.

I scheduled a consultation with Product Gym and spoke their co-founder, Rich. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it was just a typical sales pitch. However, Rich threw some interesting statistics at me about landing Product Manager positions, and connected me with a couple of previous students that had the same background as me.

After speaking with Product Gym’s alumni, I decided to take the risk and enroll. The work was not easy! There was a lot of reading I had to do, but ultimately, I had to apply and interview with as many companies as possible. Rich, Cody, and their team was there every step of the way, but I had to hold myself accountable to keep applying.

After more than 50 interviews, I finally managed to land an offer with a sizable increase to my income! Thank you to the Product Gym team for this successful (not smooth) transition to Product Management!

I had taken other PM courses, but none compare to Product Gym. Instead of just teaching their students about Product Management, they actually help them land jobs. I didn’t see any results after taking other courses so I was hesitant at first, but I’m so glad I did it. Rich and Cody coach you through the whole process in a personalized manner that fits you and your unique situation. They are there every step of the way. From applying and getting interviews, to acing said interviews, and negotiating job offers. This individualized attention is what is lacking with other PM courses.

Before Product Gym, I had been applying to PM roles for months and not hearing anything back, or only ever getting past the first round. Since I wasn’t seeing any progress in my job search, I decided to bite the bullet and join Product Gym. After optimizing my LinkedIn and reviewing my resume, they really emphasized on applying to as many positions as possible. Their strategies helped me land more interviews and receive more offers than ever before. They helped me negotiate job offers and secure the job that was best for me. If it wasn’t for Product Gym, I would still be applying to jobs and not hearing anything back!

The only suggestion I have is to tweak the student portal. There is an overwhelming amount of information, so making the portal more user friendly would make it easier to navigate through.